VerbalExpressions/JSVerbalExpressions
Regular expressions are my kryptonite so I can definitely imagine using the PHP port of this plain English syntax.
iHateRegex - regex cheatsheet for haters
Piece together your own regular expression or choose from a pre-made selection.
(Like the creator if this site, I’m not a fan of regular expressions …or they’re not a fan of me. The logic just doesn’t stick in my brain.)